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Athena R. Elias, Associate. Athena became an Associate at Jones and Magnus in 2010 and practices in family law, estate planning, and real estate law.  Prior to joining Jones and Magnus, Athena worked as an Associate Attorney with a real estate law firm in Minneapolis.  She also gained valuable experience through legal clerkships with the City of Saint Paul-Department of Safety and Inspections, TAP&G insurance subrogation firm, and the Regulatory Affairs department of Ecolab, Inc.. Originally from Stillwater, Minnesota, Athena now resides in Mankato with her husband and two dogs.. Email:. AREAS OF PRACTICE. Family Law. Estate Planning. Real Estate Law. EDUCATION Juris Doctor, 2009: William Mitchell College of LawBachelor of Science in Psychology, 2003: Minnesota State University, Mankato. COURT ADMISSIONS Admitted to practice in Minnesota State Courts – 2009. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Minnesota State Bar Association American Bar Association   PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS BNI, Business Connectors-Mankato. Firm Overview. Jones and Magnus, Attorneys at Law is able to provide a wide variety of legal services to the Southern Minnesota area. Jones and Magnus focuses their practice on the areas of Trust & Estate Planning, Estate Preservation, Probate, Guardianship, Business Planning and Real Estate & Title, Criminal Law, Civil Commitment, Personal Injury, Litigation, Marriage Dissolutions, Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, and Mediation Services.. The Attorneys and Staff of Jones and Magnus know that success stems from a personal commitment to each and every client they represent. The commitment is not just to achieve the maximum results; moreover it's a deep rooted commitment to thoroughly understand each client's issues and relationships. By acquiring personal knowledge of each client's unique situation, goals and concerns, it allows the lawyers at Jones and Magnus, to properly evaluate a client's best interests and then design and implement a winning strategy.. Jones and Magnus, Attorneys at Law. Building Lifelong Relationships through Honest Advice and Effective Solutions.

Ken throroughly enjoys working with his client and getting to know them.   He has a diverse set of practices areas - family law, estate planning, probate, and business formation - that keep him challenged and learning.. In his spare time, you'll find enjoying time with his family or spending time enjoying the outdoors.

Education:. University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, ND,2000 J.D., Honors: Deans ListUniversity of Minnesota, Duluth, MN, 1997 B.A., Honors: Deans List, Major: Political Science – HistoryTwo Harbors High School, Two Harbors, MN, 1992. Admissions:. Minnesota 2001. Professional Associations and Memberships:. Minnesota State Bar11th District Bar Association MemberTwo Harbors Area Chamber of Commerce Board of DirectorsLeadership Duluth Class of 2003. Past Employment:. Sixth Judicial District Law Clerk for the Honorable Kenneth A. Sandvik, 2000-01St. Louis County Attorney Office, Duluth, MN 1999Sergeant I, Minnesota House of Representatives, 1996Intern, Minnesota Representative Tom Bakk, 1996

Lukas J. Saunders received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin in 2007. He was active in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, wrote for the school paper, was named to the Dean's List numerous times and was a committee member for the student government. Lukas went on to Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul where he was named to the Dean's List and graduated in 2010. He joined the firm in 2011.. Lukas practices In all areas of law including family, criminal, real estate, business law, collections, employment, labor, estate planning and personal injury. He is licensed to practice in all Wisconsin and Minnesota state and federal courts, as well as the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.. In his spare time Lukas is an avid sports fan, enjoys reading and spending time in the outdoors hunting and fishing. He is a member of the Superior Elks #403, Ducks Unlimited, sits on the Board of the Superior Jaycees, and serves as a mock trial judge.